We are looking for the right people at the right time in their lives – that’s why we have a few assessment tools to help determine if being a Farm Bureau agent is right for you, including a background check

We also understand that becoming a small business owner is a big commitment; to help ensure you have the backing you need at home, we’ll have a meeting with you and your support person so that when you go all-in, we’re all-in together.

Timing can vary, but we anticipate this stage will progress quickly. Once you know that you’re ready to pursue this opportunity, we’re ready to get you started. 

Your path to becoming a Farm Bureau agent hinges on your ability to gain the proper licensing to act as an insurance agent, so you’ll need to study for and pass a few tests. We want you to succeed, which is why we provide study materials and support throughout the licensing process.

 When you finish the licensing stage, you’ll be qualified to help with an array of needs, including:

• Home and auto insurance
• Farm insurance
• Life insurance
• Mutual funds
• Retirement savings accounts
• College funding accounts

Once you’ve passed your exams, you’ll have the foundation to start serving your community. The vast majority of new agents begin their work with us by spending their first 1-3 months in the Developing Agent program; you’ll be able to try the industry on for size to determine if this is your future and start building your business – all without leaving your current job. The Developing Agent Program is your chance to try the insurance industry on your own terms and learn what it’s like to grow a business. You’ll get honest insight into the expectations and commitment necessary for success to determine if this is the right path for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a developing agent, you’ll be doing everything that you’d do as an agent. You’ll be meeting with clients (in partnership with a district manager), filing paperwork and connecting with potential clients. You’ll start with people close to you – like your friends and family – then begin to branch out. By the time you complete the program, you’ll have spent time identifying sales and building your pipeline so you can jump right in.

Because you’ll get your licensing prior to starting the Developing Agent Program, you’ll get experience talking with clients and making connections between their lives and products that can help them protect and prepare for their futures.

Through it all, you’ll be learning then turning around and applying those lessons in real time. From the Farm Bureau sales process to technical knowledge on products and systems agents use, you’ll have a chance to become familiar with everything before you jump in with both feet.

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Why It’s Important

We know that being a small business owner and insurance agent isn’t for everyone. This program gives you an opportunity to try this path – without leaving your current job – to ensure that it’s a good fit before you fully commit.

Plus, you’ll have a head start when it comes to meeting the productions goals, which means you’re one step closer to earning first-year bonuses. First-year agents can earn up to $41,000 in bonuses during their first year.¹

Transitioning to Being an Agent

Once you successfully complete this program, you'll find transitioning to a contracted agent relatively simple. After all, you've built a foundation for success, started generating income and proven you have what it takes to be an insurance agent.